"House of Cards" is filming its second season in the greater Baltimore area.

WBAL-TV 11 News got a backstage look, and the crew and actors, including Kevin Spacey, said they owe some of the success to special incentives they can only find in Maryland.

Gov. Martin O'Malley was on the set of "House of Cards" in an undisclosed location in Harford County on Tuesday getting special thanks from the cast and crew for special tax incentives for film credits.

"I'm having the time of my life, so I'm pleased we have landed here in the state of Maryland and have been given such a tremendous welcome," Spacey told 11 News.

Spacey and the cast and crew of "House of Cards" became some of the biggest cheerleaders for Maryland because of the Maryland Film Production Tax Credit. The big incentive has enabled huge productions like "House of Cards" to shoot in the state.

"As these tax credits intensify people to come and film here, what you see is an industry that, over time, will get larger and stronger and grow exponentially," said Beau Willimon, writer/producer "House of Cards."

O'Malley touted the success of the film tax credit and pointed out that because of it, almost 6,000 industry jobs have been created. He said the economic impact from a production like "House of Cards" is about $100 million.

"The ability to be able to attract not only movies, but great series like this series, 'House of Cards,' which employs, by the way, some 2,000 Marylanders and who are adding to Maryland's growing economy," O'Malley said.

The tax credits have also enabled Maryland to become a real player in television and film, which pioneers like Jonathan Waters, Barry Levinson and David Simon helped start.

Spacey called Maryland Hollywood East.

"They're rivaling any crews that have ever worked in Hollywood, and it's a delight for me to come here. Personally, I like Baltimore a great deal," Spacey said.

According to producers, the second season of "House of Cards" should air sometime after January 2014.

"House of Cards" casting call

If you would like a chance to be in "House of Cards," the show will be casting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bel Air Armory on North Main Street. It's an open call for union and non-union extras.

Anyone who is interested should bring a current headshot or a current photo.

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